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Three lettuce wraps filled with a ground meat and vegetable mixture are served on a white plate, with extra lettuce leaves and filling in the background.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps (That Taste Like P.F. Chang’s)

These chicken lettuce wraps are bursting with sweet-savory flavor and come together in just 20 minutes. They taste just like your favorite takeout version.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, (about ½ cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic. minced (about 2 tsp)
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 8-ounce can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 heads of butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and patted dry

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and diced onion. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat as you go, until the chicken is browned and the onion is soft and translucent. If there's extra fat in the pan, go ahead and drain it off.
  • Stir in the sauce ingredients — garlic, hoisin sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and Sriracha. Let everything simmer together for 1 to 2 minutes so the flavors can really come together. The mixture should smell amazing at this point — like you're about to quit your job and open a food truck.
  • Toss in the diced water chestnuts and sliced green onions. Stir until everything is evenly mixed and heated through. Give it a taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Let the hungry humans at the table spoon a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a butter lettuce leaf, taco-style. Prepare yourself for endless praise in between bites.

Notes

  • Too spicy? Omit or reduce the Sriracha. This recipe still brings plenty of flavor without the heat.
  • Want it hotter? Add more Sriracha or toss in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • This chicken lettuce wrap recipe doubles (or triples) easily. Make a big batch, freeze half, and thank yourself later.
  • Out of lettuce or just not in the mood? Serve the filling over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa, or rice noodles for a delicious bowl-style version.
  • Serving a crowd? Keep the filling warm in a slow cooker and set out a platter of crisp lettuce leaves. Let everyone build their own wraps — no forks or formality required.

Nutrition

Serving: 3lettuce wrapsCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Please Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated. It should only be used as an approximation.

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